Allegro and Presto

In musical terminology “allegro” and “presto” have to do with the speed of a piece of music.  My on-line dictionary tells us “allegro means in a quick, lively tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegretto but slower than presto.”  The acceptable speed for allegro is 120-160 bpm. 

"Presto" means extra lively and quickly. the acceptable speed for  presto is 160-208 bpm.

I suppose “allegro” would be like running a marathon, and ‘presto” would be like running the hundred yard dash.

You would move at “allegro” speed if you were rushing into the mall to get out of the rain.  You would move at “presto” if your house was on fire and you were upstairs when it started.

I ran “presto” when I first met Carolyn.  She captured my interest and I wanted to be near her.

What are your “allegro” moments verses your “presto” moments?

P Michael Biggs

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Vivace

Vivace is a Latin term in music meaning “in a brisk, lively manner”.  Some dance tunes would be considered “vivace” in style.  If a band played a fast foxtrot, that would be considered a ‘vivace” tempo. 

If, after writing my blog I get a reward of going to the movie, I think I would try very hard to write my blog at vivace speed. 

If I had a three o’clock flight to Nashville, and it was 2PM in Edmonds, I would drive like a “vivace” daredevil to get to the airport on time.

Let your speed match your need.

Within reason, of course.

P Michael Biggs

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